Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy

Become a leader in the health sector.

Effective leadership skills and a strong understanding of policy are crucial to navigating the complex challenges present in healthcare.

This multidisciplinary program prepares graduates to meet the growing demand for expertise in healthcare leadership and management roles.

Choose remote study options while you study the fundamentals of health economics. A Graduate Certificate in Health Economics, Management and Policy is also available to study and can be used as a pathway into the masters program.

Learn directly from international industry experts to gain insight into policy and governance. Graduate a competitive candidate, confident in your skills to respond to complex issues the sector faces.

what you will study

The Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy focuses on advancing your knowledge of:

• Healthcare system organisations
• International and national health law
• Health policy and governance – theory and practice
• Health information and technology
• Healthcare data analytics
• Stakeholder communication and decision making in the healthcare sector.

Entry into the Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy program will be available to applicants who have:

• A Bachelor degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline; or
• An Honours Bachelor degree, Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in any discipline; or
• Minimum 5 years relevant organisational experience*; or
• Successful completion of 30 units of the University of Newcastle Graduate Certificate in Health Economics, Management and Policy program.

*Relevant organisational experience includes, but is not limited to, experience in business, management, health, IT, social services, and governance/policy professions.

Overall minimum: 6.5

Sub test minimum: 6

Career opportunities in healthcare span the globe. Work in health economics, policy or research.

The skills and knowledge you will gain in this program underpin many senior roles including: